‘Skin was falling off’: Whakaari chopper pilot comforted burns victims
Brian Depauw piloted his first solo chopper trip to Whakaari on the fateful day in 2019.
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'I wasn't lying but I was hiding a lot': Entertainment figure questioned over affairs
He says his wife didn’t mind him having sex with other women as long as he wasn’t lying.
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Taupō readers give their opinions on everyday things.
Matariki in Rotorua: What's on this weekend to celebrate the Māori New Year
Children's activities, musicians and kapa haka will be at the Arts Village on Thursday.
Ngāti Rangitihi retuned to Te Ariki to avenge loss
This time with the support of Ngāti Pikiao and a handful of fighters from Te Urewera.
Housing shortage: Homes could be built on cemetery reserve
Ngāti Whakaue gifted the land in 1880 and now aims to ease housing pressure.
Matariki: Cave-full of kumara to feed the stars
Matariki is a special time to reflect on the year that has passed and plan for the future.
Rei-Russell appointed to Scion board
Advocate for Maori development is passionate about making a difference.
Appointment to strengthen ties between iwi and Scion
Zara Morrison is expanding her governance experience.
Entertainment figure on trial: 'Now that I look back the second kiss could be an assault'
He says he was having consensual sex with the women so was surprised he was charged.
Watch: Food truck catches fire at youth rugby tournament
Footage showed black smoke billowing from the truck at Rugby Park.
Trash highway: Road and Māori land a dumping ground for rubbish
Rural road running from Rotorua to Paengaroa known to locals as a dumping site.
Bulli Pt highway ‘top priority’ for Taupō MP
Road crashes at Bulli Pt are even disrupting political campaigns.
'Ridiculous' rates rise will hit struggling superannuants hard, say advocates
"There [are] some real sad cases out there at the moment."
Woman licked cocaine off his finger, leading entertainment figure claims
The woman previously told the court he forced powder on his finger into her mouth.
Saving cents can turn into big dollars
Kiwis saved more than $425m by rounding up their transactions to nearest $1 or higher.
Shaky Isles: Has this year really been ‘quakier’ than usual?
NZ's been rocked by several 5.0-plus quakes in 2023, amid 11,000 others. Is that normal?
Average salary hits $70k - which regions are keeping up with inflation?
The average salary nationwide rose more than 6 per cent year-on-year.
'We're going to die today': Whakaari victims recount the horror visit
The force of the blast pushed hard hats and respirators off the American tourists' faces.
Local Focus: Freshwater policy changes are coming
Katikati growers, farmers and residents discuss water quality with the regional council.
The Premium Debate: Visa changes have turned 'the clock back 70 years'
The topic of visa changes prompted debate among subscribers.
Counterfeit cash: Police make two arrests, seize equipment
Equipment allegedly used to make counterfeit $10, $20, and $50 notes was seized.
Zuckerberg trains with Adesanya ahead of possible Musk clash
The Meta founder is looking ripped ahead of a possible clash with his Twitter rival.
Surveyor and 'really kind person' remembered
Tributes have been paid to Phil Battersby and his contributions to the Taupō landscape.
Contracts extended for emergency housing motels used in Covid-19 response
May figures showing how many people are in emergency housing have been released.
Gateway to White Island signs expected to be gone by summer
White Island Tours has said it will not be returning to the island.
'Absolutely fabulous': How homeowners make money and lifelong friends renting spare rooms
"It costs me $40 a week to live in my house."
Police puppy Blitz wins shoppers' hearts
Police officers speak to hundreds of shoppers during mall cops event.
Leading entertainment figure trial: Defendant admits up to 40 affairs
A leading entertainment figure takes the stand to give evidence in his defence.
Zoe Hunter: Changes to skilled migrant visas letting all sides down
Bosses are desperate for skilled workers.
Kiri Allan text about work relationship with senior official to stay secret
Chief Ombudsman rules public interest doesn't outweigh need for candid exchanges.
Ruapehu skifields enjoy steady start to the season
Skiing set to return to the Central North Island after years of disruptions.
'Move, move, move': Terrifying raw footage of Whakaari eruption shown at trial
The island erupted in 2019, killing 22 people and injuring another 25.
'We always start with the feet': Choreographers explain the process of teaching people to dance
Choreographers teaching amateurs to shine on stage at this year's competition.